A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6538742 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 46110394 epoch_slot_no: 145594 block_no: 6538565 slot_leader_id: 5529750 size: 50406 time: 2021-11-23 14:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346297e5d7e815d96d0b7404a726b2bac0491071f371d4e6edec29b1a77a278fBlock Operator
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